Asia Iraq The oil sector, vital for Iraq's economy, is facing both a potential export crisis, with difficult negotiations with the Kurdistan Regional Government and possible US sanctions, and an expansion of production in southern oil fields
Asia Iraq The Iraqi Chamber of Commerce has received the prestigious award for “Best Performing National Committee” in the world from the International Chamber of Commerce; the honor was bestowed during the ICC Annual Week held in Paris on 17-20 June 2025
Asia Iraq Iraq achieved self-sufficiency in wheat crops - the declaration of the Minister of Trade, Al-Ghurairy, cited by the Iraqi News Agency INA, took place during his field visit to the Anbar province to check the purchase procedure from farmers
Asia Iraq Hasan Hadi, first ever Iraq filmmaker to participate in Cannes Film Festival, won debut prize for "The President's Cake"; he dedicated it to "every kid or child who somehow finds love, friendship and joy amid war, sanctions and dictatorship"
Asia Iraq Arab leaders concluded 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad with the “Baghdad Declaration" calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza and presence of UN protection and peacekeeping forces in the Palestinian territories until a two-state solution is implemented